Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-2.12

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 655-2.12 - Program responsibilities

(1)Policies affecting students. Programs shall provide for the development, implementation and communication of the following student policies on an annual basis:

a. Admission/enrollment. Licensure if applicable according to 655-subrule 3.2(1).

b. Transfer or readmission.

c. Withdrawal.

d. Progression.

e. Grading system.

f. Suspension or dismissal.

g. Graduation.

h. Health.

i. Counseling.

j. Grievance procedure.

(2)Information about the program and controlling institution. The following information shall be published and provided to prospective and current students on an annual basis:

a. Philosophy/mission and outcomes of the program.

b. General description of the program.

c. Curriculum plan.

d. Course descriptions.

e. Resources.

f. Faculty.

g. Tuition, fees and refund policies.

h. Ethical practices, including recruitment and advertising.

i. Official dates.

j. The program's NCLEX® passing percentage for the prior calendar year, as published by the board of nursing.

(3)Changes to program. A nursing program may not make a change to a program during a student's academic plan of study unless the change confers the benefit to the student.

(4)Program records. The following records shall be dated and maintained according to the policies of the controlling institution:

a. Course syllabi.

b. Minutes.

c. Faculty personnel records.

d. Catalogs and program bulletins.

e. Curriculum revisions and reports to the board.

f. Graduate nursing file excluding the final transcript and summative performance statements.

(5) Student and graduate records.

a. Policies shall specify methods for permanent maintenance and protection of records against loss, destruction and unauthorized use.

b. The final record shall include the official transcript and summative performance statement.

(1) The final official transcript shall include:

1. Legal name of student.

2. Dates of admission, completion of the program and graduation.

3. Courses that were accepted for transfer.

4. Evidence of authenticity.

5. Degree granted.

(2) The final official transcript shall be maintained permanently.

(3) The summative performance statement shall relate the performance of the student at the time of graduation to the program outcomes and shall be maintained for three years.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-2.12

Amended by IAB December 6, 2017/Volume XL, Number 12, effective 1/10/2018